‍ ‍ Welcome to "The Making of Retreat 2024" at the luxurious Four Seasons in Vail, Colorado! ‍ Dr. Ashley Joves and co-host Collin Al-Samarrie dive deep into the exciting preparations for the most anticipated event of the year—The Making of Retreat 2024. Join them for an insider's look at the meticulous planning behind the scenes, and discover what makes this retreat a must-attend event. Episode Highlights: ‍ Planning in Action: Ashley and Colin share a casual morning discussion from Ashley’s home, buzzing with excitement and laughter as they plan the Retreat scheduled for less than six mon ..read more

‍ ‍ Episode Overview: ‍ In this episode of "The Making of a Dental Startup," host Dr. Ashley Joves is thrilled to welcome Dr. Brice Gilliam, an orthodontist and a real-life TV star from the hit home renovation show "Making Modern with Brook and Brice" on the Magnolia Network. Dr. Gilliam shares his journey from being a first-generation dentist to opening his solo practice, Elevation Orthodontics, in Nashville, Tennessee, and how he balances his orthodontic career with his passion for design alongside his wife, Brooke, through their construction company, Deep South Modern.Key Highlights:Introd ..read more

‍ ‍ This week on "The Making of Smile & Co.," join Dr. Ashley Joves and Collin Al-Sammarie for a special 15-minute power session that's both insightful and packed with laughs. Listen in as they dive into the nitty-gritty of what's been cooking at Smile & Co. Get ready for a deep dive into our newly minted organizational chart and a sneak peek into an upcoming project that's got us both buzzing with excitement! ? ‍ Organizational Mastery: Ever wondered how practices keeps everything running smoothly, especially with two locations? We're peeling back the curtain to reveal the creation o ..read more

‍ In this week's episode of The Making of Smile & CO, Dr. Ashley Joves and Collin Al-Samarrie give you the insider's look and dive into the nitty-gritty of business operations, challenges, and triumphs.  We're tackling the tough stuff. Reflecting on the implementation of new systems in the office and the rollercoaster week that followed. From staffing snafus to strategic shifts, Ashley and Colin open up about the realities of running a multi-faceted business. Highlights: Monday Madness: The team faced unexpected challenges with staff illnesses, leading to Colin stepping into unfami ..read more

‍ In this special episode, guest host Dr. Brian fills in for Dr. Ashley, joined by Dr. Nick to dive deep into the six-month progress of Limitless Dental. Despite facing challenges such as staffing and balancing clinical duties with business management, Dr. Nick shares the impressive growth and successes of his practice. From expanding office days to hitting remarkable production numbers, and the strategic moves in marketing and patient care, this episode offers a candid look into the realities of dental practice management and growth. ‍ Key Points Discussed: Introduction of Dr. Nick: Dr. Nic ..read more

In this week's episode of "The Making of Smile & Co," Ashley Joves welcomes back Collin Al-Samarrie, who oversees clinical operations for Smile & Co. They delve into operational aspects of Smile & Co, discussing inefficiencies in meetings across offices and the switch to in-person huddles for better productivity. The discussion covers the daily routine of preparing route slips, which facilitate patient appointments and financial transactions, enhancing communication and efficiency within the team. They then explore the use of technology and process improvements in the practice ..read more

Join us in this revealing episode of "The Making of Podcast" as your co-host Dr. Ashley Joves and special guest, the co-host of Little Black Dress Pod and Smile & Co.’s clinical lead, Collin, delve into the latest developments at Smile & Co. From strategic shifts back to network with Delta Dental to expanding operational insights, this episode is a deep dive into the complexities of running and evolving a dental practice in today's dynamic landscape. Key Points Discussed: Back to Delta Dental Network: Dr. Joves and Collin discuss the strategic decision to rejoin the Delta Dental Net ..read more

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(This episode originally aired 7/04/2022 - Dr. Scott Leune will be speaking again at our Sonoma Retreat 2023!) Things Dr. Ashley Joves & Dr. Scott Leune discuss in this action packed hour: - To do a #startup in this economy? - Common mistakes #doctors make while building their startups - Finding the right team - Auditing versus micromanaging Why your team should want you to be wealthy ... And more! ‍ Dr. Scott Leune links: https://summit.dentalwhale.com ‍ Join us at the Sonoma Retreat! https://www.themakingofpodcast.com/retreat ‍ Thank you all for always tuning in! Please don't forget t ..read more

Follow along on YouTube, on the Facebook page, or on the podcast… and please feel free to leave us a review on each platform! The best place to find Dr. Ashley is on Instagram or LinkedIn @AshleyJovesDDS Join us in Sonoma for The Retreat 2023! Click Here for The Retreat (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-making-of-retreat-2023-tickets-623936499867?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb) And don’t forget to share this with your friends if you enjoyed and found us entertaining or valuable! https://yo ..read more